Some Vermont players grew up idolizing UConn

There are plenty of connections and lots of respect between these two programs.

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When UConn opens the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, it won’t just have fans in the stands at Gampel Pavilion. They’ll also be on the other team.

The Vermont Catamounts have a handful of players who admitted they grew up rooting for the Huskies — some still do.

“[UConn] is a team I watched when I was little,” freshman guard Paula Gonzal…